Sauce Tomate Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. Butter
• 1 x Onion, minced
• 2 Tbsp. Flour
• 1 1/2 c. Stock, or possibly stock mixed with juice from canned tomatoes
• 2 lb Fresh tomatoes, quartered, or possibly 3 c. (1 1/2 lbs) canned tomatoes, liquid removed, and minced
• 1 x Clove garlic, crushed
• 1 x Bouquet garni (see recipe)
• 1/2 tsp Sugar
•     Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 Tbsp. Tomato paste, optional

Directions